Melon Seed Agua Fresca
Drink - non-alcoholic
Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 cup cantaloupe or honeydew seeds (from about 2 melons)
1/4 cup honey
1 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Description
Save the seeds from peak-season summer melons and use them to make this creamy and refreshing agua fresca. Garnish with sliced melon or fresh mint sprigs to add a fragrant punch to this summer cooler.
Directions
In a blender, purée 4 cups water, cantaloupe seeds and pulp, honey, ginger and vanilla. Work in batches, if necessary.
Place a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl or pitcher and strain contents of blender, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
Discard the remaining solids.
Taste the agua fresca and stir in more honey if desired.
Serve over ice.
Nutrition
PER SERVING:Serving size: about 1 1/4 cups, 100 calories (10 from fat), 1.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0g dietary fiber, 19g sugar), 1g protein